143 pages ; 19 cm

1. At Sinai: the arrangement of Israe's life around the holy -- Introduction -- The manual of sacrifice, part one -- The manual of sacrifice, part two -- The inauguration of Israel's worship -- The manual of purification -- The law of holiness -- The commutation of vows and tithes -- The preparation for pilgrimage -- The departure from Sinai -- 2. In the wilderness: Israel's pilgrimage to the land of promise -- A guide for the wilderness -- The ark of the Lord -- Murmuring at Taberah -- Craving at Kibroth-hattaavah -- The revolt of Miriam and Aaron -- The failure to enter the promised land -- A collection of material on ritual observances -- The rebellion of Korah -- The divine sign of the election of the Levites -- Purification for those who touch the dead -- The sin of Moses at Meribah -- Edom refuses passage through her land -- The death of Aaron -- Victory over Arad -- The fiery serpents -- The route around Edom and Moab -- victory over Sighon and Og

3. The camp in the plains of Moab: preparation for entering the Promised Land -- Balaam and his oracles concerning Israel -- Israel's unfaithfulness at Shittim -- The second census -- The daughter of Zelophehad -- The ordination of Joshua -- A manual of offerings for the Holy Year -- Laws concerning vows made by women -- Vengeance on Midian -- The route of Israel from Egypt to the Plains of Moab -- Instructions concerning the conquest of Canaan -- The extent and division of the Promised Land -- The cities of refuge and the Levitical cities -- The daughters of Zelophehad

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